Whipped Ricotta Three Ways

Name: Whipped Ricotta Three Ways
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. ricotta cheese; Milk, for thinning (if ricotta is low-moisture); Kosher salt; 3 tbsp. apricot preserves; 1 tsp. rice vinegar; Coarsely cracked black pepper; 8 oz. figs, trimmed and quartered; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tbsp. pure maple syrup; 1/4 c. mint leaves, chopped; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 2-inch-long strip lemon zest, thinly sliced; 8 slices sourdough bread, grilled

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By Tina MartinezPublished: May 15, 2023

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Mike Garten

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Total Time:

15 mins

Heavy cream isn’t the only dairy product you can whip to fluffy, swoopable perfection: Enter ricotta, which becomes a dreamy canvas for basically any sweet or savory topping with just a quick whirl of a mixer.

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Ingredients

For ricotta

1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
Milk, for thinning (if ricotta is low-moisture)
Kosher salt

For peppery apricot topping

3 Tbsp. apricot preserves
1 tsp. rice vinegar
Coarsely cracked black pepper

For maple, fig, and mint topping

8 oz. figs, trimmed and quartered
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped

For toasted garlic and lemon topping

3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 2-inch-long strip lemon zest, thinly sliced

For serving

8 slices sourdough bread, grilled

Directions

1. Step 1Whip ricotta: Using electric mixer, beat ricotta on medium, adding milk if needed, until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt if needed. Transfer to bowl.
2. Step 2Make apricot topping: In small bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, vinegar, and coarsely cracked black pepper.
3. Step 3Make fig topping: Heat oven to 350℉. In 8- by 8-inch glass baking dish, toss figs with oil and maple syrup. Bake until juicy and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Top with mint leaves.
4. Step 4Make garlic and lemon topping: Heat oil in small skillet on low. Add garlic and lemon zest and cook until garlic is golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
5. Step 5To serve: Top whipped ricotta as desired and serve with bread.

Ingredient Intel: Ricotta cheeses vary in moisture. If you buy a lower-moisture version, you may need to add a splash of milk to ensure the creamiest results.

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